The Shawside food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
The Shawside holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Grains Road, Shaw, OL2 8JB
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shawside sits behind roughly 1,253 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ← The Shawside | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Shawside none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Shawside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckstones Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bengal Curry Pot Shaw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Blue Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Big Lamp Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Asda Cafe (In Store) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Beal Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Shawside
What is The Shawside's food hygiene rating?
The Shawside has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 3 October 2019.
Is The Shawside safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shawside last inspected?
The Shawside was last inspected on 3 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Shawside?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shawside compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while The Shawside holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects The Shawside and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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